How can I drastically change my diet?

1. Take Baby Steps.

1. Start each day with a nutritious breakfast.
2. Get 8 hours of sleep each night, as fatigue can lead to overeating.
3. Eat your meals seated at a table, without distractions.
4. Eat more meals with your partner or family.
5. Teach yourself to eat when you’re really hungry and stop when you’re comfortably full.

Why do I feel weak when I eat healthy?

When you eat healthier, your body will slowly give off more sustained energy over time. Because you’re not getting that immediate boost of energy, you could feel a little more tired than usual, and maybe even have a headache.

Why is it so hard to change your eating habits?

The people who are less fortunate of having food will care for food more than anything when around it. Other people being able to eat what they want, but you can’t because of various reasons is another reason why changing your eating habit becomes hard. I never realized how much the brain impacts our eating.

Do you need to change your diet to be healthy?

Yes, even if the eating changes that you’re trying to make will make you healthier. Deep within our brain lies a basic quest for survival, located in the reptilian brain. Food is key to our survival and it represents safety.

Is it hard to stick to a healthy diet?

It’s important to remember that creating new habits (both good and bad) takes time. It’s safe to assume that you’ll have a hard time sticking with your healthy diet if you go from regularly eating french fries to strictly salads in one day. Gradual, small changes are what really worked for me (and many of my clients).

What is chronic dieting and why is it dangerous?

Chronic dieting can cause a sense of food insecurity, too. If you grew up with a parent or other caregiver who tried to control your food, or if you have willingly participated in continuous dieting behavior, you will naturally experience some degree of threat when you begin to change your eating habits.